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Read article: Physicists decry call for US visa restrictions on Chinese researchers Policy and funding News Physicists decry call for US visa restrictions on Chinese researchers Government motivated by fears that Chinese researchers may be involved in espionage activities
Read article: Green light for new SuperCDMS dark-matter detector Policy and funding News Green light for new SuperCDMS dark-matter detector Underground experiment should switch on in the early 2020s
Read article: New NASA boss Jim Bridenstine garners praise and disapproval Policy and funding News New NASA boss Jim Bridenstine garners praise and disapproval Politician and former navy pilot lacks experience managing space missions, say critics
Renewables Opinion and reviews Development aid and renewables: from aid to trade? The stimulation of private sector investment, local economic development and employment are now the key focus in Africa
Read article: US science set for record spending boost Policy and funding News US science set for record spending boost Energy and space set for major increases in final 2018 budget
Read article: Innovation in Japan Policy and funding Interview Innovation in Japan Yuko Harayama, member of Japan’s Council for Science, Technology and Innovation, on how the country aims to boost research and drive innovation
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